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U.S. ZIP Code · LA70592

Lafayette Parish · Lafayette, LA

Typical home value

$280,246[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+2.6%
10-year / yr
+1.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-1.3%
vs metro
+60.0%
vs state
+54.2%
ZIP 70592 location in LA
Location of ZIP 70592 in LA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 70592 is worth $280,246 — 60.0% above the Lafayette, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,886 a month — a 8.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,886[2]
Gross yield
8.1%[2]
Cap rate
4.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,672[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lafayette Parish. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
32,167[3]
Median household income
$93,204[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lafayette Parish over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+223[5]
Moved in
6,346
Moved out
6,123

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

    3,002 students

  • Southside High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lafayette Parish

    1,891 students

  • Green T. Lindon Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lafayette Parish

    690 students

  • Youngsville Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lafayette Parish

    682 students

  • Ernest Gallet Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Lafayette Parish

    638 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%
Annual rent$22,630

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,417
Loan principal$224,196
Down payment$56,049
Total interest paid$285,950

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.95
Monthly cost to own$1,791
Monthly rent$1,886

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
91st percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
91st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 70592?
The typical home in 70592 is worth $280,246, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 70592?
Home values in 70592 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 2.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 70592?
A typical home in 70592 rents for about $1,886 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 70592?
The effective property tax rate in 70592 is 0.6% — roughly $1,672 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 70592?
ZIP code 70592 has a population of 32,167 and a median household income of $93,204.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lafayette, LA

    Typical home
    $282,823
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Broussard, LA

    Typical home
    $284,001
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Lafayette, LA

    Typical home
    $292,543
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Maurice, LA

    Typical home
    $251,122
    Gross yield
  • Duson, LA

    Typical home
    $221,387
    Gross yield
  • Scott, LA

    Typical home
    $215,474
    Gross yield

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